Apartment Life

We could all use a splash of color in our homes from time to time, and red has long been a go-to in both...

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

Bronze is a classic period metal that naturally ages and has a much deeper, darker brown tone than aged brass. It has a typical...

Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...

As the temperatures begin to climb, the promise of spring is in the air, bringing with it warmer weather and the perfect opportunity for...

When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...

It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

During the pandemic, pets were a bright spot for many people. Many of us found new hobbies like knitting, making sourdough bread, painting, etc....

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...

This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...

Summer is the best. Except when you don't have air conditioning in your four story walk-up and you spend those hazy summer nights Googling,...